Wayne Erwin Sharpe

Sharpe, Wayne Erwin

September 26, 1957 - March 30, 2023

Wayne Erwin Sharpe of Greensboro passed away unexpectedly at age 65 on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Wayne was born September 26, 1957, to Carol Foust Sharpe and Ross J. Sharpe. Wayne is survived by his brother, Wesley Sharpe (wife Leslie) of Greensboro; Aunt Fuschia Foust Adams of Wilmington; Uncle James W. 'Bill' and Aunt Lois Sharpe of Greensboro. He is also survived by cousins Connie Nelson of Wilmington; Mike Nelson (Elaine) of Matthews; Sheila Hurlbert (Roger) of Georgia; Brian Sharpe (Sandy) of Randleman; Stephen Sharpe of Greensboro; Gary Sharpe (Holly) of Greensboro; Larry W. Scruggs, Jr. (Patti) of Florida; and many second cousins and extended family members. Wayne is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Carol Foust Sharpe, father Ross J. Sharpe, Aunt Faye Foust Scruggs, and Uncle Larry W. Scruggs, Sr.

Growing up, Wayne helped on the family farm and attended Southeast Guilford High School. After graduation, he earned an associate degree in technical illustration from Alamance Technical Community College. Wayne continued his studies at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering. Career highlights include working as a draftsman for Hatteras Yachts and as a patent illustrator and intellectual property researcher for Rhodes, Coats & Bennett PLLC for 18 years.

A long-time resident of Greensboro, Wayne had many friends and acquaintances. He was fondly referred to by some as the town's 'Mayor.' Wayne was a gifted photographer and talented illustrator, an adept researcher, and a great conversationalist who was always up on current events. As a young man, he could rule the dance floor! Wayne loved life and found joy in the many social gatherings to which he was invited, especially trips with the Greensboro Ski and Outing Club, parties at friends' homes and at Belews Lake, family gatherings, and annual trips to NC's Outer Banks. Wayne also enjoyed life's simple pleasures-being on the water or near any beach and going to antique tractor shows, concerts, festivals, and movie theaters. As a friend, Wayne was always available to listen and could be counted on as a confidant. Often found helping others, Wayne will be remembered as a compassionate, kind man who will be greatly missed.

A memorial service to celebrate Wayne's life will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Alamance Presbyterian Church where he was a member. Immediate and extended family will receive friends beginning at 2 p.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alamance Presbyterian Church (4000 Presbyterian Road., Greensboro, NC 27406) or to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest N.C. (3330 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105) or the American Heart Association.

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